Cultural Events
April 2026
Apr
24
9:00a
End Date
Mission Tejas Folk Festival
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for our annual folk festival! Come see presentations of pioneer life in Texas around the early to mid-1800's with activities such as butter churning, kids' games, and other aspects of pioneer life!
Apr
24
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr
24
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory! CANCELLED on 4/2/26
Apr
25
10:00a
End Date
Stripling's Legacy
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Architect Raiford Stripling did more than restore buildings, he brought history back to life.
Apr
25
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory! CANCELLED on 4/2/26
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
The Secret Life of Plants
Goose Island State Park
Explore hidden secrets of south Texas' native plants!
Apr
25
3:15p
End Date
Mission Rosario History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
See the ruins of Mission Rosario and learn about its history on a guided tour of this historic site.
Apr
26
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Apr
26
11:15a
End Date
Mission Rosario History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
See the ruins of Mission Rosario and learn about its history on a guided tour of this historic site.
Apr
30
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Apr
30
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory! CANCELLED on 4/2/26
May 2026
May
1
9:00a
End Date
Spring Blooms Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us on a park walk to appreciate blooming Chihuahuan Desert plants.
May
1
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
1
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory! CANCELLED on 4/2/26
May
1
8:30p
End Date
Flower Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the April "Flower" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
May
2
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory! CANCELLED on 4/2/26
May
7
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
8
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
9
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Political Ornamentation
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Stephen F. Austin’s frontier: where a ribbon wasn’t fashion, it was identity.
May
14
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
15
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
21
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
22
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
28
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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May
29
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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June 2026
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
6
10:00a
End Date
Annual Outdoor Expo
Bonham State Park
Looking for something to do with the family on the first Saturday of June? Then join us for a day of fun outdoor activities at our Annual Outdoor Expo!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
12
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
13
12:30p
End Date
2nd Saturday with Steve (Stephen F. Austin): Stories of the Enslaved in San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join educators from the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site and the Texas Historical Commission for a meaningful historical presentation.
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
19
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
26
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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July 2026
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
3
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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August 2026
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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September 2026
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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October 2026
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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November 2026
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Frontier Day
Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.